Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez (7) fields a groundball in the first inning during a baseball game between the Kansas City Royals and the Cincinnati Reds, Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2018, at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati.(Photo: Kareem Elgazzar, )

The San Diego Padres are believed to be pursuing a third baseman this offseason, and Sandiegouniontribune.com's Kevin Acee reports that the team covets Cincinnati Reds All-Star third baseman Eugenio Suarez, according to a person familiar with the Padres' offseason interests.

According to a person familiar with the Padres’ offseason interests, among the players the team covets is Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez, a 27-year-old who is under team control through 2025 and is coming off his first All-Star appearance. A.271/.367/.493 hitting line and 60 home runs over the past two seasons combined with the contract that pays Suarez $61.46 million over the next six seasons and carries a $15 million option for ‘25 would require the Padres to give up a hefty bounty in trade.

The Reds need a lot, especially starting pitching. The Padres are rich in pitching prospects and also have a couple controllable pitchers who just finished their rookie seasons. The Reds are also reportedly considering parting ways with center fielder Billy Hamilton, which would shake up their outfield.

The 27-year-old Suarez hit .283 and led the Reds with 34 home runs and 104 RBIs during the 2018 season.